Question: I have a lot more problems with weeds than my neighbor. He says that bark dust mulch is the main reason he has fewer weeds. Does bark mulch make that much difference? Answer: Yes, a 1 1/2- ...

Mulching is one of the most beneficial ways to keep trees and other plants healthy. But over-mulching can be one of the worst landscaping mistakes you can make, causing significant damage to trees and ...

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Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2022. We are republishing it ahead of spring landscaping season. Most of us know that smell: fresh mulch. Similar to the scent of freshly cut ...

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DEAR JESSICA: Can you please tell me what is the difference between peat moss and mulch? Both are advertised on the packaging to do the same thing: hold moisture, add nutrients to the soil and it’s ...

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Don't put away your gardening gloves the minute frost hits. Your blueberry plants still need winter protection. Follow these ...

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Recently, I read that wood mulches can deplete the soil of nitrogen as they break down. Is this true? If so, what can I add to the soil to compensate for this nitrogen depletion? Or is there another ...